Dell Dimension 5100 Service Manual page 69

5. Slide the sliding plate lever toward the bottom of the computer and, without releasing the sliding plate lever, slide the CD/DVD drive out through the
front of the computer.
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
1. Follow the procedures in "Before You
2. Remove the computer cover.
3. Remove the drive panel.
NOTE: If you are installing a new drive, you need to remove the
4. Slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.
Begin."
drive-panel insert.